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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

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